my husband and i are stationed in las vegas. its our first base and we will be attending our first military ball @ mandalay bay. i was wondering what is appropriate for me to wear and what is not. would it be okay for me to wear somewhat of a short dress or not? please provide me with examples of appropriate dresses. thank you
2007-08-22 03:36:35 · 9 answers · asked by erin s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
These are "formal" affairs. Dress as if you were going to a wedding, or funeral.
2007-08-22 03:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A smart dark cocktail dress would be superb, the hem length as current fashion dictates. If it's a Ball then it really can't be informal, so dress up rather than down. However if hubby is going in short sleeved floral shirt and long shorts, disregard my advice.
2007-08-22 03:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When i was in the Navy, and attended the Balls the women typically wore ball gowns. But if that is a bit too much for you, you can never go wrong with a nice black cocktail dress. They are classy, sexy and always stylish.
2007-08-22 05:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by worldtraveler434 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is semi formal Ball, I would go with a long backless dress. It just looks a little more professional. But technically you can wear whatever you want.
2007-08-22 03:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask one of your senior officer's or NCO's wives what the appropriate attire is. But a general rule of thumb is that "dress blues" is equivalent to a tuxedo, and class A's are equivalent to a business suit (sorry Army terminology). Adjust your dress accordingly.
2007-08-22 03:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a very nice short dress would be perfect!
2007-08-22 03:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mother believes in classy....If you pick a dress that is backless make sure everything else is covered up...if you want to show leg, cover up everything else....sudle sexy is better then overly trashy.
2007-08-22 03:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by 2sexxxy32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with your classic little black dress. You can't go wrong.
2007-08-22 03:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Lizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um thats a hard 1.......a dress! strapless, spaghetti straps, not 2 long maybe knee length.....but definetly not floor length
2007-08-22 03:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by jane 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋